Lehigh University, International Relations

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Position ID:Lehigh-IR-APIO [#22687]
Position Title: Assistant Professor
Position Type:Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015, United States [map] sort by distance
Subject Area: International Relations / International Organization
Appl Deadline: finished (2022/09/08, finished 2023/09/09)
Position Description:   URMs  

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

The Department of International Relations at Lehigh University invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the assistant professor rank in International Organization (IO) starting in August 2023. We are open to IO scholars with broadly defined regional foci, methodological orientations, and specializations including but not limited to international law, sustainable human development, non-government organizations, environment, human rights, and global governance.

The successful candidate should have an earned Ph.D. in political science by the date of employment. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, CV, writing samples/publications, statement of teaching philosophy, and, if available, evidence of teaching effectiveness to the IR search committee. Please also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to Academic Jobs Online. Only submissions via Academic Jobs Online will be considered. Applications received by October 1, 2022 will be given fullest consideration, and will continue to be reviewed until the post is filled. Lehigh is among the few higher educational institutions in the US that has long had a separate department of IR. This means that students with a particular interest in international affairs will benefit from a concentrated program of study that few other schools offer. The standard teaching load is 2-2, and the successful candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in both research and undergraduate teaching.

Founded in 1865, Lehigh University has combined outstanding academic and learning opportunities with leadership in fostering innovative research. Recognized among the nation's highly ranked research universities, Lehigh offers a rigorous academic community for nearly 7,000 students. Lehigh University has some 5,000 undergraduates, 2,000 graduate students, and about 550 full-time faculty members. Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, PA., a vibrant and historic area. Over 820,000 people live in the Lehigh Valley, which is in close proximity to New York City and Philadelphia. Lehigh University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or familial status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We are committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. Lehigh University is committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse academic community and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to this mission. Lehigh University is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation award for promoting the careers of women in academic sciences and engineering (http://www.lehigh.edu/luadvance/) and is among institutions of higher education recognized for excellence in diversity with the INSIGHT into Diversity HEED Award. Additional information about Lehigh’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is available at https://diversityandinclusion.lehigh.edu/. Lehigh University provides competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including domestic partner benefits. More information about Work/Life Balance for Faculty can be found at https://provost.lehigh.edu/work-life-balance. Lehigh University supports dual career efforts for following spouses/partners of newly hired faculty https://dualcareer.lehigh.edu/dual-career All inquiries regarding the search should be directed to Ms. Edann Brady at emb703@lehigh.edu or 610-758-3390.


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Further Info:
https://ir.cas.lehigh.edu/content/international-relations
email address
6107583390
 
Maginnes Hall
9 W. Packer Ave
Bethlehem, PA 18015